Tornado Hits Near Downtown Buffalo (NY), Damaging Buildings and Toppling Trees, Cars
The tornado apparently did not cause any injuries, but left behind considerable destruction.
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OSHA Proposal Would Expand Health and Safety Protection for Firefighters, Medics, Rescuers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration would update an existing standard and expand safety and health protections for emergency responders.
Crews Free Worker from East Rutherford (NJ) Building Collapse
Firefighters responded to a building collapse that trapped a worker for hours in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Troy (NY) Firefighters Respond to Building Collapse
City of Troy (NY) firefighters responded last week to a building collapse that sent debris flying throughout a neighborhood.
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Syracuse (NY) Firefighters Respond to Building Collapse
Syracuse (NY) firefighters responded to a collapse that imperiled multiple buildings.
Davenport (IA) Building Collapse Leaves Residents Missing, Rubble Too Dangerous to Search
Five people remain unaccounted for, including two people whose remains may be in a pile of rubble at the site of the building collapse.
Collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium: Coordinated Response and Lessons Learned
Dave Downey provides an in-depth look at firefighter response to this devastating collapse in Surfside, Florida.
Tornado-Slammed Parts of KY Face Long Recovery
The tornado outbreak Friday that killed at least 88 people in five states cut a path of devastation that stretched from Arkansas to Illinois.
Communities Reel from Tornado Strike; Final Death Toll Unclear
A massive tornado in the Midwest and South flattened entire towns, killing dozens and prompting desperate rescue efforts.
Tree Falls on Home in CA, Killing One Person
Rick McClure shared some photos from the scene of a fatal incident in which a massive oak tree fell on a house in Encino.
Land Rover Launches Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards
Land Rover will award a specially outfitted Defender to seven organizations, including fire departments, to help further their efforts.
360° Collapse Search: High Tech on a Low Budget
Most departments can’t afford high-end search systems or unmanned aerial devices, but technology now offers affordable solutions, writes Clinton Crafton.